K-State's Exavier Wilson to enter transfer portal

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Kansas State sophomore forward Exavier Wilson has announced his intention to enter the NCAA transfer portal, becoming the third Wildcats player to do so this offseason. Wilson played a reserve role for K-State last season, averaging 4.2 points and 2.8 rebounds per game.

Why it matters

The loss of Wilson is another blow to the Kansas State men's basketball program, which has seen several key players depart the team in recent weeks. The Wildcats are looking to rebuild after a disappointing 2025-26 campaign, and the transfer portal exits make that task more challenging.

The details

Wilson, a 6-foot-8 forward from Topeka, Kansas, played in 30 games for the Wildcats last season, making one start. He shot 45.5% from the field but struggled from 3-point range, connecting on just 25% of his attempts. With Wilson's departure, K-State has now lost three players to the transfer portal, including leading scorer Markquis Nowell and starting center Davion Bradford.

• Exavier Wilson announced his intention to enter the transfer portal on April 4, 2026.

What’s next

The Kansas State coaching staff will need to work quickly to fill the roster spots left by the departures of Wilson, Nowell, and Bradford, either through the transfer portal or recruiting high school prospects.